Luxury Greece Honeymoon Review: Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos, Olive Oil Factory, Winery, Local Cuisine, Catamaran Ride

Review by traveler

Stephanie L.

6.25.2023

General Info

Traveler Review

Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Greece

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

My wife and I had the most amazing honeymoon thanks to Zicasso and more specifically thanks to the travel company that organized our entire trip. I've always been skeptical of working with travel companies for fear that they'd be overpriced and the trips or excursions wouldn't be worth the money but this company has proved me wrong.
From the very first time we spoke with our travel specialist, Bulent, we knew we were in great hands. He really got to know us as a couple and the types of things we were looking to do on our honeymoon in Greece. We weren't entirely sure of which islands would be best for us and he gave lots of great recommendations for locations and activities. I felt entirely comfortable letting him plan the itinerary and he continues to check in with us as he finalized details to make sure there wasn't anything else we wanted to do or see so we could have the honeymoon of our dreams. It was such a relief not having to worry about checking in for flights/ferries or scheduling drivers to pick us up since Bulent had that all covered. He'd message me tickets ahead of time and drivers were always waiting for us when we arrived to different destinations. He also had little surprise included with each of our planned activities to make sure feel extra special. Bulent really planned the honeymoon of our dreams and I can't thank him enough!

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

While we told Bulent we were interested in food and culture tours, the activities that were planned really knocked it out of the park. In Athens, we experienced an ancient Greek symposium and feasted on meats, dips, nuts & fruits with different wines and cheeses. We got to see what it was like to live like an Ancient Greek. The owner was so sweet and showed us all of his beautiful artwork and explained how he hand-makes the wine!
In Crete, we visited seven villages, sampling the best of the island along the way, including touring an olive oil factory, sampling lots of different oils and vinegars and got our first sips of the Greek raki after dinner drink. We bought some of the olive oils & vinegars to take home. We also got to see how cheese was made at a cheese factory and saw all of the cheese that was aging in the giant fridge in the basement. Then was had a winery tour with wine sampling at one of the most beautiful vineyards I have ever seen! We rounded out the day with a lunch that was so luxurious I thought we were going to have to be rolled out. The owners were this cute old Greek couple that kept checking in on us to make sure we were eating the food and we liked it.
While Santorini is definitely beautiful and we had a great time, I'd say Milos was our favorite island and the most romantic part of our trip. I'm so happy Bulent recommended that we include Milos in our honeymoon! The boutique hotel he selected was the epitome of luxury and made us feel so special. It overlooked the sea and had the best view of the sunset on the whole island. We got to experience daily room service looking out over the water and the best seafood in the hotel's restaurant. Bulent booked us a full day catamaran sail around the island, which has the bluest water I have ever seen! I would absolutely recommend the catamaran sail around Milos to anyone going to Greece.

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

I would make our trip even longer so we could explore other Greek islands. We were initially staying for 12 days but dropped it to 10 days to save a little money. Once we were there, we really understood that this was a once in a lifetime experience and we should make the most of it. There are a few other islands we'd love to go back and see if we had the time and money.

Travel Company Comments:

Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for your incredible review of your honeymoon trip to Greece! I'm overjoyed to hear that you and Mary had such a fantastic time. Your kind words truly made my day!
Your appreciation for our personalized itinerary, accommodations, and local recommendations means a lot to me and the team. We strive to create seamless and memorable experiences, and I'm glad we succeeded in doing so for both of you.
Don't worry about missing the other Greek islands! I've got a clever solution for you. It's time to start a "Greece Savings Fund"! Every time you resist the temptation to buy a fancy coffee or splurge on something unnecessary, put that money aside in your Greece Savings Fund. Before you know it, you'll have enough saved up to come back and explore those missed islands!
Thank you for choosing me to plan and organize your honeymoon. It was a privilege to be a part of this special milestone in your lives. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'am here to make your travel dreams come true.
Wishing you and Mary a lifetime of love, happiness, and more incredible adventures!